Published: 11:42 PM, 14 July 2026
President for equipping youth with future-focused skills to face challenges
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has stressed the importance of equipping the country's youth with modern knowledge such as science, engineering and technological skills to prepare them for future workplaces.
"There is no alternative to preparing young people for future employment through relevant education and training in science, technology and engineering," he told in a message issued on the eve of 'World Youth Skills Day-2026' slated for today. The Head of the State welcomed the observance of the day in Bangladesh alongside other countries following a United Nations initiative.
He extended his greetings and congratulations to the country's young people, teachers, trainers, entrepreneurs, innovators and all those involved in skills development. Describing the youth as a symbol of a nation's aspirations and the driving force behind development and progress, the President said, "The global labour market is undergoing rapid
transformation due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, reports BSS.
In this context, he said, developing skilled manpower in different areas including e-commerce, cloud computing, robotics, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, AI and nanotechnology has become a necessity.
President Shahabuddin underscored the need to equip the younger generation with technological knowledge with necessary training so that they can emerge as skilled workers, entrepreneurs and innovators capable of competing in both domestic and international labour markets.
